Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken Thighs — ah, the name itself makes your mouth start to water. Juicy chicken thighs are browned on a beloved cast-iron skillet to create a crispy crunch. Salty butter, tart lemon, and sweet honey are mixed together and spooned over the thighs to heighten the wonderfully savory flavor. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a special celebratory meal, Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken Thighs are sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- fresh parsley, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 -Pat the chicken thighs dry.
Step 3 -Season both sides of the chicken thighs with the salt and the pepper.
Step 4 -Drizzle the olive oil over the skin-sides of the chicken.
Step 5 -Set a cast-iron skillet over medium heat on the stovetop.
Step 6 -Cook the chicken thighs, skin-side down, until they are very browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 7 -Transfer the skillet from the heat.
Step 8 -Scatter the garlic cloves around to the chicken thighs.
Step 9 -Place the skillet in the oven until the chicken is cooked through at 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes.
Step 10 -When the chicken is cooked through, set it on a separate plate, leaving the garlic and juices in the skillet.
Step 11 -Add the butter, the lemon, and the honey to the skillet.
Step 12 -Over low heat on the stovetop, stir the butter mixture, scraping off the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Step 13 -When the butter mixture is combined, put the chicken thighs back in the skillet and spoon the sauce over top.
Step 14 -Garnish with the parsley.
Step 15 -Plate and serve.
